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Manta Magic - Night Manta Ray Snorkel At Manta Village, Kona, Hawaii

Manta Magic - Night Manta Ray Snorkel At Manta Village, Kona, Hawaii

Overview

Avoid the crowds of the other "cattle boats" in Kona, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with a maximum of 12 passengers.

This tour departs from Keahou Harbor in South Kona and enjoys a short 5-minute boat ride to our snorkeling site, Manta Village.

Your Captain and snorkel guide will educate you on Kona's famous manta rays and will discuss our safe and humane approach to engaging with the gentle giants.

After entering the water, you'll hold onto our lightboard, with your feet propped up by floatation devices, as the manta rays perform a graceful ballet beneath you. The manta rays filter feed on plankton that naturally gathers at the surface just before sunset, then accumulates underneath our lights. This is an opportunity to enjoy an evening on the water and watch in amazement as the manta rays glide around and dance for you.

We are proud to be a Green Listed company, and we take an environmentally cautious approach to our interactions with the manta rays.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Wed 02 Oct

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Starting at $125.00

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Wed 02 Oct

Starting at $125.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Wetsuit (optional)

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Local taxes

Beverages

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be able to swim without the assistance of a floatation device.
A ticket is required for all passengers, regardless of age or whether they are entering the water.
Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
Not recommended for travelers with neck problems.
Snorkel equipment is sanitized between uses.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (858)

Cynthia_L

Jul 2021

Such majestic animals. The crew were great and everything was organized well. It took awhile for the mantas to start feeding but that is not something that can be controlled.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

The majestic manta rays are a sight that must be seen if you're visiting the big island. While they don't always show up before we enter the water, it's worth the wait when they arrive. Mahalo

Wendylin_H

Jul 2021

What a great group of guys taking us out to see the Manta Rays. They really cared about us experiencing the majestic creatures, and it was amazing seeing them float by, inches from all of us...highly recommend this for any nature/ animal lover out there!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

We love our majestic manta rays, and we're glad our tour guides were able to deliver a magical manta ray experience. Mahalo

Trevor_S

Jul 2021

They were easy to locate in the parking lot and the entire staff was friendly and informative. The location for seeing the manta is right outside the bay so most of your time is in the water. The manta put on a great show when we were out there

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Mahalo for the feedback. We're happy to hear you found us easily, that the staff was friendly and informative, and that you got a great show from the manta rays. Mahalo